JamesHatch Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi guys, Despite the fact that I'll be doing this for publication, I thought I'd create a build of this here on LSP. Please excuse the following 3 pictures in their quality as I did them this evening without any prep. The model comprises the Revell Ju 88A-1 which will be converted to the G-1 version, and atop will sit the new tool Hasegawa Fw 190F-8. With the Ju 88, I have so far removed the entire nose section, and just for fun, assembled it to sit alongside the conversion, just to show what I have sacrificed! The Mistel 2 warhead actually fits very well to the Revell kit, with just a few tweaks needed to fair everything in, such as wing root filleting. I have also removed the vertical tail tabs so you can see just how much bigger the G-1 vertical tail is to the A-1 variant. Once I have pinned and glued the warhead and vertical tail fin, and filled where necessary, I will prime the fuse assembly and flush rivet everything before I add further detail. I want the warhead etc to appear to be one homogeneous item when completed. In all, the AIMS set is pretty damn good. I have already removed the casting blocks from the engine parts and poppped everything in the ultrasonic bath to remove any mould release agent. So far, so good. I have a degree of initial construction to complete before I refer to the book I ordered; Mistel by John Forsyth. This is a pretty exciting project for me. I don't think the missus is impressed though!! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlow Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nice stuff James. Ju 88G is a biggie, isn't it? How have you found the BMW 801 engine cowl assemblies? Look forward to seeing this beast come together. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi James, and Matt aswell, Great to see my poor efforts getting a viewing, hope it all goes well for you, hope to get some pics of the Ju 188 front end posted by end of the week. Best wishes John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Great start Jim, it really does look like it means business! Looking forward to more 188 pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Very cool. I picked one up also and I'm itching to start. Too many things on the go at the moment though. Actually your not helping as seeing this makes me really want to get moving. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automaton Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I'll definitely be watching this one, James. Should be a striking model(s) when finished. Regards; Automaton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I will definitely be watching, too, as my conversion is on its way. Which publication is this one for, Jim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzacher Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Wow, Jim, you really started a BIG conversion job! And this very first pics look definitivly promising and are a evidence of Pastor John´s capability doing first class stuff and you getting most out of it! I am afraid i won´t get done such a big project without my doctor inventing some weird life-prolonging measures, so i will follow you on this with interest! Rock on, Jim! @ John: How about this new pictures on the Ju 188? Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 looking good Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHatch Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hi guys, This will be going to Air Modeller if it's good enough. I've removed the casting blocks from the BMW engines and the wing - engine mounting blocks. The rear of the engines need to be carefully hollowed/recessed as it fits over and encompasses the mounting block. This will be a seriously heavy model, so I'll be removing the stiffening fins from the interior of the u/c leg and fitting steel pins in there. I'm also informed that the Ju 88 wheels were seriously over-inflated to cope with the weight of the Fw 190 sat atop. I may need to do something with the kit wheels yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Looking forward to this one Jim! Suppose one advantage is you don't have to mask all those bloody windows! Great stuff! Phil Edited February 7, 2011 by PhilB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) I'm also informed that the Ju 88 wheels were seriously over-inflated to cope with the weight of the Fw 190 sat atop. I may need to do something with the kit wheels yet Hi Jim, Do you have my smooth tread weighted tyres for G-1/G-6? If not I could send you some, they look a little bigger just because of the work already done to them but if you masked off the hubs and sprayed filler primer over them you will gain another couple of microns for sure. Have a good look at the Forsyth book when it comes - I do not see any difference myself. Best wishes John Edited February 7, 2011 by LSP_Kevin Fixed quoting issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHatch Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hi John, No, I don't have your wheel set, so I think I'll liberate a set from you. Does this include a new tail wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 No James, the idea was just to help out with the need to fill in all the tread for the smooth types used on G-1 - G-6s I had no intention of doing a tail wheel with weight. Best wishes John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hi guys, This will be going to Air Modeller if it's good enough. This will be a seriously heavy model, so I'll be removing the stiffening fins from the interior of the u/c leg and fitting steel pins in there. wey-hey!!!! re Air Modeller: playing with the big boys now is see Jim!! also, why no metal u/c legs from SAC if it is mega heavy? was it different for a G from an A? yours, munching all the popcorn his emoticons can handle, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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